People with diabetes were more likely to have complications depending on where they lived in the country, with those in more socially deprived areas more at risk.

Simon O’Neill, Diabetes UK director of care, information and advocacy, said: “It’s very worrying that men of this age are developing diabetes at such an alarming rate compared to their female counterparts.

“Most of them will have Type 2 diabetes, which is genetic but is also strongly linked to lifestyle and can be prevented in many cases by eating a healthy balanced diet and doing regular physical activity.”